Why Cosmic Is the Best CMS for Nuxt 3
Nuxt 3 gives you a powerful full-stack Vue framework. Cosmic gives you a fully managed, API-first headless CMS that pairs with it perfectly. Together, you get structured content delivered at speed, with zero infrastructure to manage.
Whether you're building a marketing site, a documentation hub, or a content-heavy application, Cosmic slots into your Nuxt 3 project via the REST API or the official JavaScript SDK in minutes.
What You Get
- REST API with sub-100ms response times — Cosmic's globally cached API delivers content fast on every request, server-side or client-side.
- TypeScript SDK — Fully typed with a clean, chainable query API. Works in , , and server routes.
- AI Agents — Built-in agents that generate, update, and schedule content automatically. Learn more about Cosmic AI.
- imgix CDN — Every image you upload is served through imgix with on-the-fly optimization. Resize, crop, and convert formats via URL parameters.
- MCP Server — Connect Cosmic directly to AI development tools via the Model Context Protocol.
Fetching Cosmic Content in a Nuxt 3 App
Install the Cosmic SDK:
Add your credentials to :
Option 1: Using the TypeScript SDK with
Option 2: Using the REST API with
You can also call the Cosmic REST API directly without the SDK:
Configuring
Expose your keys via :
Note: For public-facing read-only keys, exposing them in is acceptable. For write keys or sensitive operations, keep them server-side only.
Why Nuxt 3 Teams Choose Cosmic
Built for Vue's Composition API
Cosmic's TypeScript SDK is framework-agnostic but feels at home in Vue 3's Composition API. Use it inside , , Nuxt server routes, or a custom composable. The chainable query API maps cleanly to Vue's reactive data patterns.
REST API That Works in Any Rendering Mode
Nuxt 3 supports SSR, SSG, hybrid rendering, and ISR. The Cosmic REST API works in all of them. Fetch at build time for static pages, on every request for server-rendered pages, or client-side for interactive features. The same API call, the same response shape.
Content Modeling Without Code
Define your Object Types and metafields in the Cosmic dashboard. Add a field and it's immediately in the API. No migrations, no deployments, no schema files checked into your repo. Your content structure is managed where your content lives.
AI Agents Built Into the Platform
Cosmic's AI Agents generate and manage your content automatically. Set up a Content Agent to research a topic, write a draft, and create it in your CMS on a schedule. Explore Cosmic AI.
imgix CDN for Fast, Optimized Images
Every image uploaded to Cosmic is served through imgix, the industry-standard image CDN. Use URL parameters to resize, crop, and convert formats on the fly:
Pair this with Nuxt's component for automatic lazy loading and responsive images.
Sub-100ms API Response Times
Cosmic's API is globally distributed and returns cached responses in under 100ms. Your Nuxt pages stay fast whether you're server-rendering, statically generating, or fetching on the client.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Buckets | Team Members | Objects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | 1 | 2 | 1,000 |
| Builder | $49/month | 2 | 3 | 5,000 |
| Team | $299/month | 3 | 5 | 20,000 |
| Business | $499/month | 5 | 10 | 50,000 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Additional users: $29/user/month. The Free plan is forever free, no credit card required.
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